Contact the Early Years Team to find out about support and services offered to early years and childcare providers.
Support for wraparound and out of school childcare providers
Find out what wraparound childcare is, how providers can get funding and find links to guidance and support.
About wraparound childcare
By ‘wraparound childcare’ we mean before school childcare (for example, breakfast clubs), after school childcare (for example, regular provision that runs until 6pm or later). By ‘holiday childcare’ we mean childcare that is available through schools during the school holidays.
Schools and local childcare providers can provide wraparound and/or holiday care independently or by joining forces and working together.
Guidance
Go to GOV.UK to find:
- Wraparound childcare guidance for schools which explains the role of schools and academy trusts in supporting parents to access wraparound childcare
- Registering and inspecting school-based provision - guidance on registering and inspecting school-based early years and childcare provision with Ofsted
Childcare inclusion funding
Find information about funding to support children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to attend Ofsted registered childcare and activities.
National advice
Links to national advice include:
- Play England is a national play organisation offering help with strategies.
- Out of School Alliance is a national organisation supporting out-of-school clubs.
Contact us about early years and childcare
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